Finding the Third Proportional to 194,958 and 418,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,958 and 418,924 is: 900,180.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,958 : 418,924 = 418,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,958/418,924 = 418,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,958x = 418,924 × 418,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,958x = 175,497,317,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,497,317,776/194,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,180.13
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